Please review these important policy updates. Then request an appointment below.
If it’s Been a While, You MIGHT Be a ‘New’ Patient
Welcome back! If you’ve been examined in our office in the past 35 months, you’re in the right place! However, according to insurance and medical rules, if it’s been more than 35 months since your last exam with us, you are considered a New Patient. If so, start here to re-establish care with us. Unsure how long it’s been? Call or text us at 520-568-7538 to find out.
Annual Retinal Photos Required for All Adults
Dr. Vesper takes pride in providing thorough eye examinations for all his patients. To do this, he requires retinal photos be taken annually on every adult patient so he can confidently see, record and track the health of your eyes and any changes over time. Although this service has historically been provided free of charge, it is NOT covered by vision insurance and we can no longer absorb the cost of providing it for free. Please plan on paying a discounted rate of $39.00 out of pocket for this service. This service CANNOT be waived at our practice. This will be a new charge for most patients.
Your Exam May be Billed to your Medical Insurance Instead of Vision Insurance
Please be prepared for your visit to be billed to either your vision plan or your medical plan:
MEC will bill a vision exam to vision insurance if you ONLY have refractive problems with your eyes, and no medical eye problems, history of eye surgery, or systemic illnesses that may impact the eye. If a relevant medical diagnosis is found, then we will no longer bill vision insurance.
MEC will bill your medical insurance if you have eye problems or diagnoses that are NOT refractive in nature, or if you have certain systemic medical conditions. Fore more information on our vision exams and when they are considered routine vs. medical, click here.
Please provide BOTH your vision insurance AND your medical insurance in advance of your visit so we can prepare accurate cost estimates and avoid surprises.
$50 Fee for ‘No Show‘ or Late Cancellation
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, MEC now requires 72 hours notice, otherwise you will be charged with a $50.00 late-cancellation/no show fee in order to be able to continue scheduling advance appointments with Dr. Vesper.
No Unaccompanied Minors
Although we love children, unaccompanied minors will not be able to complete an exam without a parent or legal guardian who can make medical decisions on their behalf.
We Do Not Prescribe Vuity Eye Drops
If you are interested in Vuity drops, we are not the right place for you. Dr. Vesper does not prescribe Vuity.
Still have questions?
Learn more about our approach to Vision Exams and what makes a Vision Exam Routine vs. Medical or check out our FAQ page for answers to a variety of common questions.